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Great Forest of Essex

Categories: Gardens / Agriculture

Since about 1000 various areas have been designated 'forest' meaning a royal hunting ground, not necessarily wooded. At different times, under different monarchs part or all of the County of Essex has been so described. A large part of what remains of the forest is now known as Epping Forest and is managed by the City of London. See Epping Forest Act.

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Great Forest of Essex

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Great Forest of Essex

Here was once the Great Forest of Essex.

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Burgess Park

Burgess Park

Unusually, this park was created out of land which had previously been built on. It is one of the largest parks in south London, and is still unfinished. The area was developed in the 19th century ...

Place, Gardens / Agriculture

1 memorial
Canal & River Trust

Canal & River Trust

From their website: "We're the charity who look after and bring to life 2,000 miles of waterways, because we believe that life is better by water." Canal & River Trust took over the guardiansh...

Group, Gardens / Agriculture, Transport

1 memorial
Hampstead Heath

Hampstead Heath

For the history of this beautiful place go to: external site.

Place, Gardens / Agriculture

1 memorial
Stenton Covington

Stenton Covington

A prominent local resident living in Gibson's Hill, he donated £3,000 towards the establishment of the Rookery in Streatham. He was also involved in saving Norwood Grove for the public. Stenton Th...

Person, Benefactor, Commerce, Gardens / Agriculture, Liveries & Guilds

2 memorials

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Tea industry - the City

Tea industry - the City

EC4, High Timber Street, Sir John Lyon House, 8

From London Tea History: "The 3rd plaque, sponsored by Tata Consumer Products, has been erected at Sir John Lyon House in London EC4V 3PA...

4 subjects commemorated, 2 creators
Gerard Manley Hopkins - SW15

Gerard Manley Hopkins - SW15

SW15, Holybourne Avenue, Parkstead House, Roehampton University

The 'SJ' after his name means he was a Jesuit, a member of the Society of Jesus. 

2 subjects commemorated, 1 creator
Gertrude Bell

Gertrude Bell

Traveller, archaeologist, writer and diplomat, Gertrude Margaret Lowthian Bell, CBE, explored, mapped, and became highly influential to British imperial policy-making due to her knowledge and cont...

Person, Exploring, History, Politics & Administration, Iraq, Israel/Palestine, Middle East, Syria

1 memorial
P. Bonny

P. Bonny

Churchwarden of St Mary Magdalen, Bermondsey in 1883.

Person, Politics & Administration

1 memorial